Shetland Fly-drive

The easiest and quickest route to Shetland is by air, and with regular daily flights taking around ninety minutes from Glasgow or Edinburgh, this is a convenient option to maximise your time in this most unique and remote part of the UK.

Your hire car will give you the opportunity to explore during your three night stay.  The dramatic coastline is never far away, while causeways and short local ferry crossings make trips to neighbouring islands quite possible - the adventurous may even want to head as far north as possible to view the wonderfully-named Muckle Flugga lighthouse.  McKinlay Kidd will provide plenty of suggestions for you.

After collecting your hire car by the airport, you will have ample time to explore with three nights in Shetland.  For this holiday we have selected a comfortable hotel situated right in the centre of the islands and ideally placed to access the many treats that Shetland has in store.  The dramatic cliffs of Eshaness are within a short drive, and this is an ideal location to head north by ferry to Yell and Unst, perhaps to look out to Britain's most northerly point - the Muckle Flugga lighthouse.

Your Hotel

Set on the edge of a village overlooking a peaceful bay, the original, historic building dates from the 1500’s and has benefited from many tasteful additions throughout the centuries.  Low ceilings, winding corridors, steep steps and sloping floors all add to the characterful ambience of the place which, rumour has it, includes its very own ghost.  Guests comment on the friendly welcome and traditional service they have received here, and the hotel even has royal connections: the Queen of England once took afternoon tea in the library.  Less regal guests can enjoy meals in the hotel bar or restaurant, both of which offer high quality, locally-sourced produce. All the bedrooms are individually decorated and named after the surrounding isles, and have views of the bay or the gardens, complete with trees – a rare and welcome occurrence on Shetland.

£495 per person for March £515 per person for April & October, £549 per person for May to September. Prices based on 2 adults sharing a room, for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis, 4 days hire of a small manual car and return flights from Edinburgh or Glasgow.

All our holidays include a map of Scotland with recommended routes from your specified starting point, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

The McKinlay Kidd Guarantee

All our holiday prices include a service charge of £8 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday. We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value.

All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.

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